Sick of Beige: TikTok Users Reviewing ‘Sad Beige’ Apartment

After moving in, they replaced the floors, added radiant heating, and changed the furniture, but people were critical of the transformation. Ms. Ganzarain admitted that the apartment was old and needed upgrades. Some people accused her of controlling her partner and even made threats towards her. The internet term “sad beige” was used on TikTok, to describe a trend that Ms. DeRoche helped popularize. An interior designer mentioned that the trend of neutrals might be ending. Ms. Ganzarain has found some value in the conversations she had with people despite the criticism. Her boyfriend declined to be named, but he humorously weighed in on the situation.

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Unlikely Industry Player Anguilla Profits Big from A.I. Boom

Artificial intelligence’s integration into everyday life has stirred up doubts and unsettling questions for many about humanity’s path forward. But in Anguilla, a tiny Caribbean island to the east of Puerto Rico, the A.I. boom has made the country a fortune. The British territory collects a fee from every registration for internet addresses that end […]

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China Surpasses U.S. in A.I. Talent: A Key Metric

China lags behind the United States in artificial intelligence that powers chatbots like ChatGPT but excels in producing scientists behind new humanoid technologies. New research reveals that China has surpassed the United States as the biggest producer of A.I. talent. The country generates almost half the world’s top A.I. researchers, compared to 18 percent from […]

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Brands Brace for Impact as TikTok Faces Criticism

Amid debate in Washington over whether TikTok should be banned if its Chinese owner doesn’t sell it, one group is watching with particular interest: the many brands — particularly in the beauty, skin care, fashion, and health and wellness industries — that have used the video app to boost their sales. Youthforia, a makeup brand […]

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